Jobs is stepping down as Apple CEO and handing over day-to-day operations to Tim Cook, but he will stay on as chairman of the board.

Jobs was heralded as "the greatest leader our industry has ever known," the "most important person in personal technology," and as a "genius." Due to Jobs's lingering health issues, several wished for his health and well being.

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